Another resident described the area as a ‘war zone’ following the attack - with many police officers at the scene.

One woman, who did not want to be named, said: “I thought I heard a car back firing then when I came outside a little while afterwards I saw loads of police swarming around the streets.

“It looked like a war zone. There were around 10 police officers and they were carrying really big guns, the biggest I’ve ever seen. They were bigger than the officers’ arms. It was actually pretty terrifying.”

Another resident said she was shocked it had happened near her home.

Douglas Green, Salford (Image: Google)

“I just can’t believe this has happened so close to our homes. I guess nobody is safe anywhere. It’s just shocking that it has happened so close to a children’s play area.”